p1ng74

Just now, pebblesf said:

Good point, as flight crew, we aren't even allowed to enter one of the club rooms....I'm sure it is quite nice, quiet, and convenient...

It depends on location and time of day.  But I enjoy the BA Business Lounge in LHR even when it is loud and crowded.  It has a nice view and I always grab some breakfast and a newspaper to enjoy a couple hours of being in Britain, even if just as a connection.  

3 minutes ago, pebblesf said:

Yeah people watching is the best....Often wonder why folks chose to join one of the clubs, they are missing out....

It’s nice if you have to do conference calls on the road, because it is more quiet and you can just help yourself to the food as you work.  It’s also a great way to rest before/between long flights, as the bathrooms are clean and there are lounge chairs to take a nap.  I’ve paid to use lounges before red eye flights and was able to get nice jump start on sleep beforehand.  

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If they are comfortable just keep them on. When I was taking conference calls all day in AUS I directed my attention toward the terminal to watch and listen for others in heels.  Or you can look the other direction and watch the planes.  Even in a small airport, I have gotten good at distinguishing between an A319, A320, A321, 737-800 vs 900...

1 hour ago, KneeBooted said:

So @p1ng74 I didn’t mean to hijack the other thread. I will continue my journey here, and start off by saying 4” heels are definitely different than 3.75” heels. I have walked in them in the airport now, and I have had to pay more attention walking as the floor here at SJC is a little on the slick side. I have not fallen, but I did have a boot slip a little when I was walking. Even with the ball of foot cushions, I am noticing the balls are hurting a tiny bit, but the good news is that I don’t stand while flying lol!

So my flight got delayed, still had to take my boots off at pre-check, which having zippers would be better than having to pull on or off.

But I got a coffee, letting my feet rest, and people watching. It’s weird, I’ve had a couple of people definitely take notice and talk amongst themselves, but no one has approached me. By default I want it to be accepted and considered the norm, but sometimes you hope for a compliment because that helps build confidence.

I find the difference between 3.5 and 4” surprisingly significant too.  As a new heel wearer, my instincts gravitated towards throwing all the weight on the balls of the feet and that area definitely felt it after two long days.  I finally got enough confidence and ankle strength to shift the weight back to the heel a little more and take the weight off the ball of the feet.  You’ll get the hang of it, and it’s very satisfying!

I have been through airports, offices, restaurants, bars, malls, and even given presentations, and not a single person has said anything good or bad about wearing heels.  For me that has been a confidence builder by itself, and I figure I probably won’t get a compliment in person unless I meet someone from this forum one day   

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43 minutes ago, KneeBooted said:

Welp, no zippers didn’t help this go around either. It turns out, there is metal in the support somewhere that was just enough to set it off. Rather disappointing that it appears no matter what, I will not be escaping taking off my boots, lol

If it has a metal shank, that is an indication of a well made boot.  At least they easier to slip on and off!  Enjoy the boots and the trip!

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It’s a pair of jeans - try just folding the hem up.  The “cuffed” look is supposedly hip nowadays.

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On 7/13/2018 at 9:19 AM, HappyinHeels said:

Heelster,

What if you could shoot skeet or something cool like that while wearing these?? That might win some converts in your neighborhood. I will say though you would be surprised how many people just don't notice to the point you notice them particularly if you're wearing some type of flared or bootcut jeans.  HappyinHeels

Personally I’d go for closed toe heels to shoot skeet.  Protect them from the falling shells

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5 hours ago, jeremy1986 said:

wow @p1ng74 - these OYK boots are stunning, especially with the gorgeous skirt (I didn't know you wore skirts too!)  - its a great winter look and you really rock it. I have some flat OTK boots, and can say that I really enjoy being 'wrapped' all the way up by the long boot shafts.

It was my first time ever wearing a kilt/skirt lol.  I picked it up on the same shopping trip because it has a nice waist line and silhouette, and I like the color and brass hardware details on it.  Unfortunately it is polyester, but the general look feels really good with OTK boots, so I will be on the lookout for others, and maybe I will wear them out one day...

11 hours ago, Shyheels said:

Neither sex needs to wear knee boots these days - the women you see striding along the city streets in their knee boots, or waiting in the railway platforms for their commuter trains, do not have motorcycles or horses waiting to be ridden, Boots are part of their overall look; they are theatrical in that regard. Theatricality in dress is frowned upon in men. We are supposed to be sober, serious, part of the herd, not standing out. A guy wearing knee boots would indeed be expected to have a horse or motorcycle very nearby but the fact that I don’t just seems to slip by unnoticed. Nor was my overall look in anyway theatrical - nor is Maninboots’’ look either, nor P1ng74’s, nor HeeledSteve, nor others on this thread. 

I think the ideas that needs to be promoted are that - 1) tall boots worn tastefully do not really stand out, and 2) that a touch of theatricality is perfectly permissible for men and should be. 

We don’t need something until the situation presents itself.  Our choice of shoes, and clothes in general, reflects a state of mental and physical readiness for situations that we think we might be in.  Yes, it is theatrical, but it primes the pump of confidence in all the planned and unplanned activities of my day.  When a woman decides to cover their calves with knee high boots in the morning, they might be thinking about how cold it could be later while waiting for the train, or how wet it might be from rain.  If they want to look more dressy for a dinner later, then the height of the heel might also be a consideration.  It just takes a little bit of effort to discover how classic clothing is still relevant and beneficial to a modern lifestyle.  

Most men that I interact with don’t seem to have the interest or motivation to extend their state of readiness.  When I first started a stable full time job in an office, I transitioned to wearing dress shoes all day and was generally unsatisfied.  They become uncomfortable at the end of the day, and if I do any amount of walking in them the heels and soles would almost instantly wear out.  It is no wonder that most white collar workers throw the dress shoes off immediately at the end of their shift, and walk around in cheesy sneakers when going out for drinks and dinner.  This all changed when I discovered leather boots!  These are shoes meant to be walked in and worked in.  After 13 hours at the office, they feel so good that instead of kicking them off and hopping on the couch, I am ready to go out for a walk through the park and dinner.  

And yes, you don’t have to stand out to be ready.  If we treat boots as just a logical extension of the of existing practice, and wear them under the pants, etc. then you are presenting yourself as wearing nice shoes, no big deal.  But the option is always there, to go with wilder colors and materials, and we should not be ashamed to express our mental and physical confidence in the way that we wear shoes.  

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